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Murder Is News
A radio reporter does a story on the infidelity and divorce of a wealthy and powerful businessman. The man invites the reporter to his mansion for a chat, but when he gets there, he finds that the businessman has been murdered--and that now he himself is on the killer's hit list.
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Plot Summary
A former police detective turned newspaper reporter finds himself embroiled in a complex murder investigation. While covering a society party, he stumbles upon a dead body and must use his investigative skills to unmask the killer among the high-society guests. The reporter races against time to solve the crime before the sensational story breaks.
Critical Reception
Murder Is News was a moderately received B-movie of its time, often cited for its competent direction and engaging mystery elements. While not a critical darling, it offered a satisfactory viewing experience for fans of the era's crime procedurals.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its brisk pacing and straightforward mystery plot.
Considered a typical, yet entertaining, example of a 1930s crime film.
Competent performances from the lead cast hold the narrative together.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'Murder Is News' is not readily available through modern aggregated review platforms.
Fun Fact
The film features Adele Astaire, sister of the famous dancer Fred Astaire, in one of her few film roles before retiring from performing.
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